NASTY Fauxtatoes

[webdreamy]

OMG I tried the "fauxtatoes" and maybe it has something to do with my sensitivity to brocolli (it makes me heave) but this was the nastiest dish I have tried since being on Atkins. I feel like I am going to throw up. It tasted and looked NOTHING like mashed potatoes, not even with my eyes closed and the mash potato song running though my head.

I can stomach flax seed meal, even the mock danish (quite scrummy despite its looks) but this was horrible and rotten. So for anyone that doesn't really like brocolli or cauliflower; avoid the fauxtatoes like the plauge!

*this is just my opinion, you probably should try it for yourself, but if you're not a big brocolli or cauliflower eater you won't like it*

::shudder:: any other good ideas in the veggie department? I AM game...

[Desertthorn]

I liked the fauxpotatoes but I made them out of cauliflower not broccoli and I like both cauliflower and broccoli, so that probably makes a difference.
How about jicama, just sliced raw with a little lemon squeezed over it and some salt.
How about spinach salad. Celery dipped in Ranch dressing? Grilled green peppers, mushrooms and onions stir fried.
Don't give up, you'll find some thing that you like

[not2late]

Hmmm....I know there's a faux-tato recipe out there that doesn't puree the cauliflower and leaves it kind of chunky. I've found that pureeing it in a blender of food processor makes it look like mashed potatoes and have even fooled folks with it.

You can try mashed turnips or kohlrabi as a substitute for mashed potatoes. Or for a faux mashed sweet potatoes, use canned pumpkin puree (NOT the pumpkin pie filling), heated with butter, cream and some spices. You'll have to adjust the carbs of course.

As for other vegetables, there's a wide variety to choose from on the Acceptable foods list: green beans, cabbage (it's not yucky if it's properly cooked!), arichokes, and a bunch of others. Try them out.

[webdreamy]

thanks for your suggestions...

Dessert: I used cauliflower. boo hoo!

oh well I can deal with it.

not2late thanks for the pumkin idea; I dearly, dearly love pumpkin and just a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice (not even splenda, just the spice) is enough for me. But man, maybe I could add butter or something.

I was just really really hoping the fauxtatoes would work. Oh well.

Angela

[miredkitty]

I have never been a big cauli-fan, but these are actually very good!
Also, on Lowcarbfriends.com, there is a faux-potato recipe with cauli and keto - Ketato mix, that may be a little better texture and enhanced flavor.


JUST LIKE STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
16 ounce package frozen cauliflower *
8 ounce cream cheese with chives
8 ounce shredded cheddar
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 pieces bacon, chopped and fried until crisp
Paprika, optional

Cook the cauliflower until soft, about 8-10 minutes; drain very well and break up florets a bit with a spoon (it's also very good if the cauliflower is still a little chunky). Put in a greased 8 x 8" baking pan or 2-quart casserole. Mix in the cream cheese, cheddar, green onion, salt, pepper and bacon. Dust top with paprika, if desired. Bake at 350º for 20-40 minutes, until browned and bubbly. Or, microwave, loosely covered, for about 40 minutes on 50% power, turning dish after 20 minutes.

Makes 6 servings (5.5 carbs each)

* You can use up to 2 pounds of cauliflower and there will still be plenty of sauce and cheese to go around. With 2 pounds of cauliflower the count would be - 12 servings (4.5 carbs each).